Description
A hearty and comforting casserole that combines all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the fuss of rolling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage, then half of the meat sauce, and half of the rice. Repeat the layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg